The HAWK Internship Program

Providing Real Life Career Experiences

The HAWK Internship is a paid program that connects Wallowa County high school students to the landscape through real world field projects alongside local natural resource professionals over 8 weeks each summer. The program is an opportunity students to gain professional and technical skills, make connections with their peers and local resource professionals, and is a stepping stone for the next generation of land stewards in Wallowa County.

Reasons to apply:

  • It's an outdoor, paid internship that looks great on resumes and college applications ($15/hour)

  • You’ll get 6 college credits from Treasure Valley Community College towards an associate degree in Natural Resources and meet a graduation requirement for work experience

  • You'll gain skills for careers in wildlife, forestry, and natural resources

  • You can explore a profession by doing it rather than just reading about it--you'll be on a field team in a learning environment different from school

  • You will gain valuable workplace skills and training that can be applied to any career actually working with professionals in the field

  • You will be a part of a mentored and unique work experience that is aimed at helping you achieve new heights

Are you eligible to apply?

Students of the internship program:

  • Must be 15 years old by the first day of the internship

  • Must be legally able to work in the U.S. (e.g., must have a Social Security Number)

  • Must attend a local high school and be able to commute to Wallowa Resources' office on a daily basis

  • Have an interest in working both in the office and outside

How to Apply:

Up to 6 students will be selected for this program. You will need to apply by filling out the form at the link below, and submitting a teacher recommendation. Applicants will then be contacted to schedule a phone interview with the program lead instructor. The internship occurs from mid-June to early August. Typical work weeks run Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Applications will be available at the beginning of February.

Applications Open February 1st, 2026
The most valuable thing I got out of this internship is the experience and community connections with so many people in all the different fields. It helped me get a foot in the door of many different organizations and what they do for our community.
— Catherine, HS Workforce Intern 2022

Questions? Contact Jacob Losby

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